Humanities

Members

Mission / Objectives of Department

Our Vision

A discerning Dunmanite who
appreciates the environment, keeps up-to-date with current issues, and
possesses the ability to link the past, present and future.

Our Mission

The Humanities Department is
determined to provide students with a holistic and vigorous learning experience
to help our students see the world through multiple lenses. We seek to equip
our students with critical thinking and communication skills as well as
encourage them to develop a global perspective so that they can become
confident persons who are able to navigate the complexities of a rapidly
changing world, active contributors and concerned citizens.

Programmes and Activities

Inquiry-Based Learning

1. Geographical Investigation

Dunman’s Geographical
Investigation (GI) provides students with the opportunities to appreciate
real-world application of geographical knowledge and help them acquire 21st
Century Competencies. From Secondary 1 to Secondary 3, Geography students carry
out inquiry-based learning on various issues.

2017/2018 GI Highlights

2. Historical Investigation

Our Historical Investigation
(HI) serves as a platform for self-directed learning and discovery to take
place. Students are exposed to different historical sources and work towards
applying the historical skills and concepts taught during lessons in their investigation.
Students also visit Historical sites in Singapore such as the Fort Canning
Battle Box.

2017/2018 HI Highlights

Learning Journey

We
provide opportunities to make the learning of the Humanities come alive and enrich
the educational experience. Learning Journeys make real and concrete what has
been learnt in the classroom, broaden the mental horizons of students and
contribute to students’ holistic development.

Some examples of
Learning Journeys include:

·Parliament Sitting Day

·Navy Open House/ Singapore Armed Forces Open House

·Mobile
Exhibition by Internal Security Department Heritage
Centre

·Moving
Theatre: Treetop @ Scape

Overseas Exchange Programme

Every
year, the Dunman Humanities Department hosts students and teachers from Santa
Laurensia Junior High School on their annual visit to Singapore and Dunman
Secondary School. During their visit, our Secondary 2 students are given the
opportunity to act as student buddies. Together, they carry out
Values-in-Action programmes and presentations on the topic of ‘Sustainable
Environment’.

Dunman
Secondary also conducts a biennial Overseas Immersion Programme to Jakarta,
Indonesia, where we visit Santa Laurensia Junior High School and various
geographical and historical places in Jakarta.

Competitions & Achievements

The Dunman Humanities
Department provides every Humanities student with opportunities to achieve
their fullest potential.